Government Shutdown Looms as House Republicans Struggle to Unite
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing challenges in uniting House Republicans as they struggle to pass key appropriation bills needed to avert a government shutdown. Deep divisions within the GOP conference have resurfaced, hindering progress and reflecting the difficulty Johnson faces in managing the group. The failure to pass the bills highlights the grievances from both moderate and hard-right members. To avoid a shutdown, House Republican leadership is considering a short-term stopgap measure, but the options are met with confusion and opposition. The House has passed seven out of the 12 appropriation bills needed, while the Senate has only passed three.